The County Clare Town Where September Has Meant the Same Thing for 160 Years
The Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival draws thousands every September. Discover why Ireland’s oldest matchmaking tradition still works in County Clare.
Customs and Traditions
The Horse-Drawn Tradition That Has Carried Visitors Through Kerry for Over 200 Years
Discover the story of Killarney’s jaunting car tradition — the horse-drawn carriages and the jarveys who have guided visitors through Kerry’s stunning national park for over 200 years.
Why Thousands Still Tie Rags to Trees at Ireland’s Ancient Holy Wells
Discover Ireland’s ancient holy wells — sacred springs with healing water, rag trees, and Pattern Day rituals that still happen in rural Ireland today.
The Reason Irish Families Nail a Horseshoe Above the Door — and Which Way Matters
Discover the real reason Irish families nail a horseshoe above the front door — and why the direction it faces still sparks fierce debate across the country.
Why the Day After Christmas Belongs to the Wren Boys in Ireland
Discover Ireland’s Wren Day tradition — why costumed wren boys fill village streets every 26 December and where to see this ancient Celtic custom.
Why Every Irish Wedding Once Had Uninvited Guests in Straw Disguises
The Strawboys were masked strangers who gate-crashed rural Irish weddings for centuries. Discover the ancient tradition that brides had to honour — and what happened if they refused.
What Really Goes On at an Irish Wake — And Why It’s Nothing Like You Think
Irish wake traditions went far beyond mourning. Discover the games, keening, clay pipes, and rituals that turned an Irish death into a night of community.
The Irish Families Who Still Have the Cure — and Why They Never Charge for It
In rural Ireland, certain families have held the hereditary power to heal specific ailments for generations. They never charge for it. And people still come to them today.
Why Irish Fishermen Dreaded Meeting a Red-Haired Woman Before Setting Sail
In old Ireland, meeting a red-haired person before a journey was the worst possible omen. Discover the strange superstition that Irish fishermen feared most.
Why Irish Families Still Salute the Magpie — and What Happens If You Don’t
Discover the everyday Irish superstitions that never went away — from saluting the magpie to keeping shoes off the table. These piseogs still run deep.
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